Positioned along bustling Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco's Nob Hill district, the Cathedral Hill Hotel is located five blocks from Japantown, six blocks from the Civic Center and eight blocks from the Opera House. Moscone Convention Center is two miles away and for getting around town, a MUNI bus stop is located in front of the property.

California cuisine and local microbrews are presented at the Hilltop Restaurant and Lounge, where menu offerings include Spicy Prawns and Flat Iron Steak and Shellfish Salad. A casual breakfast eatery and lounge serving lunch are also available.

For business needs, meeting and banquet space, conference rooms and business services are available. Fees apply for wireless Internet access. The property hosts a central courtyard with heated splash pool and pavilion, garden patio and a 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment including stationary bikes, stair and elliptical machines and a treadmill.

The 391 guestrooms offer blond wood furnishings, décor in toning shades of taupe, sienna and sage green, and balconies with views of the courtyard or San Francisco skyline. Amenities include cable television and video game consoles. Fees apply for refrigerators and wireless Internet access.

Famous for their buffalo, Tommy's Joynt features German fare with over 100 beers and a wine bar. Located across the street from the Cathedral Hill Hotel, this eatery serves up hearty meals for unusually low prices.